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Suzuki XL7 (2007 year). Manual - part 7

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Service Vehicle Soon Light

When the indicator nears empty, the low

Low Fuel Warning Light

fuel light will come on. You still have a little

fuel left, but you should get more soon.

Refer to “Low Fuel Warning Light” in this

section for more information.

Here are four things that some owners ask

about. None of these show a problem with

your fuel gage:

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• At the service station, the fuel pump

This light will come on if a condition exists

This light is located below the fuel gage.

shuts off before the gage reads full.

that may require the vehicle to be taken in

• It takes a little more or less fuel to fill up

This light also comes on when the fuel tank

for service.

than the gage indicated. For example,

is low on fuel. When you add fuel the light

If the light comes on, see your dealer for

the gage may have indicated the tank

should go off. If it does not, have your vehi-

service as soon as possible.

was half full, but it actually took a little

cle serviced.

more or less than half the tank’s capacity

Fuel Gage

to fill the tank.

• The gage moves a little when you turn a

corner or speed up.

• The gage takes a few seconds to stabi-

lize after the ignition is turned on, and

will go back to empty when you turn the

ignition off.

For your fuel tank capacity, refer to “Capac-

ities and Specifications” in the

“Service

and Appearance Care” section.

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When the ignition is on, the fuel gage tells

you about how much fuel you have left in

your fuel tank.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Driver Information Center

The DIC also allows some features to be

Items” following for more information on

personalized. Refer to “DIC Vehicle Per-

these displays.

(DIC)

sonalization” in this section for more infor-

Vehicle Information (2):

Your vehicle has a Driver Information Cen-

mation.

Press this button to scroll through the vehi-

ter (DIC).

cle information displays and to personalize

DIC Operation and Displays

All messages will appear in the DIC display

the feature settings on your vehicle. Refer

The DIC has different displays which can

located in the center of the instrument

to “Vehicle Information Menu Items” follow-

be accessed by pressing the DIC buttons

panel cluster. The DIC buttons are located

ing and “DIC Vehicle Personalization” in

located on the

center of the

instrument

on the center of the instrument panel.

this section for more information on these

panel.

displays.

The DIC comes on when the ignition is on.

After a short delay, the DIC will display the

DIC Buttons

Set/Reset (3):

information that was last displayed before

Press this button to set or reset certain

the engine was turned off.

functions and to turn off or acknowledge

messages on the DIC.

The DIC displays trip, fuel, and vehicle sys-

tem information, and warning messages if

a system problem is detected. The top of

the DIC display shows the shift lever posi-

tion indicator. Refer to

“Automatic Tran-

saxle Operation” in

“Starting and

Operating Your Vehicle” in the “Features

and Controls” section for more information.

If your vehicle has this feature, the DIC

also displays the outside air temperature

when viewing the trip and fuel information.

If there is a problem with the system that

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controls the temperature display, the num-

The buttons are the trip/fuel, vehicle infor-

bers will be replaced with dashes. If this

mation, and set/reset buttons. The button

occurs, have the vehicle serviced by your

functions are detailed in the following

dealer. If an abnormal temperature reading

pages.

is displayed for an extended period of time,

consult your dealer. Under certain circum-

Trip/Fuel (1):

stances, especially when the engine is

Press this button to scroll through the trip

idling, a delay updating the temperature

and fuel displays. See

“Trip/Fuel Menu

display is normal.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Trip/Fuel Menu Items

various vehicle speeds recorded since the

produces better fuel economy than city

last reset of this value. To reset the value,

driving.

Trip/Fuel (1):

press and hold the set/reset button. The

Press this button to scroll through the fol-

If your vehicle is low on fuel, the FUEL

display will return to zero.

lowing displays:

LEVEL LOW message will be displayed.

AVG (Average) ECONOMY

Refer to “FUEL LEVEL LOW” under “DIC

ODOMETER

Press the trip/fuel button until AVG ECON-

Warnings and Messages” in this section for

Press the trip/fuel button until ODOMETER

OMY displays. This display shows the

more information.

displays. This display shows the distance

approximate average miles per gallon

the vehicle has been driven in either miles

Blank Display

(mpg) or liters per 100 kilometers (L/100

(mi) or kilometers (km). This display will

This display shows no information.

km). This number is calculated based on

also show the outside air temperature in

the number of mpg (L/100 km) recorded

either degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees

since the last time this menu item was

Celsius (°C).

reset. To reset this display, press and hold

To change the DIC display to English or

the set/reset button. The display will return

metric units, refer to “UNITS” later in this

to zero.

section.

RANGE

TRIP

Press the trip/fuel button until RANGE dis-

Press the trip/fuel button until TRIP dis-

plays. This display shows the approximate

plays. This display shows the current dis-

number of remaining miles (mi) or kilome-

tance traveled in either miles

(mi) or

ters (km) the vehicle can be driven without

kilometers (km) since the last reset for the

refueling.

trip odometer. This display will also show

The fuel range estimate is based on an

the outside air temperature in either

average of the vehicle’s fuel economy over

degrees Fahrenheit (°F) or degrees Cel-

recent driving history and the amount of

sius (°C).

fuel remaining in the fuel tank. This esti-

The trip odometer can be reset to zero by

mate will change if driving conditions

pressing the set/reset button while the trip

change. For example, if driving in traffic

odometer is displayed.

and making frequent stops, this display

may read one number, but if the vehicle is

AVERAGE SPEED

driven on a freeway, the number may

Press the trip/fuel button until AVERAGE

change even though the same amount of

SPEED displays. This display shows the

fuel is in the fuel tank. This is because dif-

average speed of the vehicle in miles per

ferent driving conditions produce different

hour (mph) or kilometers per hour (km/h).

fuel economies. Generally, freeway driving

This average is calculated based on the

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

ENGINE OVERHEATD

(Overheated)

FUEL LEVEL LOW

OIL PRSSURE (Pressure) LOW STOP

STOP ENGINE

This message displays when your vehicle

ENGINE

is low on fuel. Refill the fuel tank as soon

NOTE:

as possible. Refer to “Fuel Gage” in this

CAUTION

If you drive your vehicle while the engine is

section and “Filling the Tank” in “Fuel” in

If you drive your vehicle while the

overheating, severe engine damage may

the “Service and Appearance Care” sec-

engine oil pressure is low, severe

occur. If an overheat warning appears on

tion for more information.

engine damage may occur. If a low oil

the instrument panel cluster and/or DIC,

HOOD OPEN

pressure warning appears on the

stop the vehicle as soon as possible. Refer

This message displays on some vehicles

Driver Information Center (DIC), stop

to

“Engine Overheating” in

“Checking

when the hood is not closed properly.

the vehicle as soon as possible. Do

Things Under the Hood” in the “Service

When this message appears, make sure

not drive the vehicle until the cause

and Appearance Care” section for more

that the hood is closed completely. Refer to

of the low oil pressure is corrected.

information.

“Hood Release” in

“Checking Things

Refer to “Engine Oil” in “Checking

Under the Hood” in the

“Service and

Things Under the Hood” in the “Ser-

This message displays along with a contin-

Appearance Care” section.

vice and Appearance Care” section

uous chime when the engine has over-

for more information.

heated. Stop and turn the engine off

ICE POSSIBLE DRIVE WITH CARE

immediately to avoid severe engine dam-

This message displays when the outside

This message displays when the vehicle’s

age. Refer to

“Engine Overheating” in

air temperature is cold enough to create

“Checking Things Under the Hood” in the

icy road conditions. Adjust your driving

engine oil pressure is low. The oil pressure

light also appears on the instrument panel

“Service and Appearance Care” section.

accordingly.

cluster. Refer to “Oil Pressure Light” in this

ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED

LIFTGATE OPEN

section.

This message displays when the vehicle’s

This message displays when the liftgate is

engine power is reduced. Reduced engine

not closed completely. Make sure that the

Stop the vehicle immediately, as engine

damage can result from driving a vehicle

power can affect the vehicle’s ability to

liftgate is closed completely. Refer to “Lift-

accelerate. If this message is on, but there

gate” in “Doors and Locks” in the “Features

with low oil pressure. Have the vehicle ser-

viced by your dealer as soon as possible

is no reduction in performance, proceed to

and Controls” section.

your destination. The performance may be

when this message is displayed.

reduced the next time the vehicle is driven.

PASSENGER DOOR FRONT/REAR

The vehicle may be driven at a reduced

OPEN

speed while this message is on, but accel-

This message displays when one or more

eration and speed may be reduced. Any-

of the passenger’s doors are not closed

time this message stays on, the vehicle

properly. When this message appears,

should be taken to your dealer for service

make sure that all passenger doors are

as soon as possible.

closed completely.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

• DO NOT RESTORE:

Audio System(s)

Keeping your mind on the drive is impor-

The personalization features will not be

tant for safe driving. Here are some ways

Determine which radio your vehicle has

set to their factory default settings.

in which you can help avoid distraction

and then read the pages following to famil-

while driving.

Choose one of the available settings and

iarize yourself with its features.

press the set/reset button while it is dis-

While your vehicle is parked:

Driving without distraction is a necessity

played on the DIC to select it.

for a safer driving experience. Refer to

• Familiarize yourself with all of its con-

EXIT FEATURE SETTINGS

“Defensive Driving” in “Your Driving, the

trols.

This feature allows you to exit the feature

Road, and Your Vehicle” in the “Driving

• Familiarize yourself with its operation.

settings menu.

Your Vehicle” section. By taking a few

• Set up your audio system by presetting

moments to read this manual and get

your favorite radio stations, setting the

Press the vehicle information button until

familiar with your vehicle’s audio system,

tone, and adjusting the speakers. Then,

FEATURE SETTINGS PRESS

TO

you can use it with less effort, as well as

when driving conditions permit, you can

EXIT appears in the DIC display. Press the

take advantage of its features. While your

tune to your favorite radio stations using

set/reset button to exit the menu.

vehicle is parked, set up your audio system

the presets and steering wheel controls

If you do not exit, pressing the vehicle

by presetting your favorite radio stations,

if the vehicle has them.

information button again will return you to

setting the tone and adjusting the speak-

the beginning of the vehicle information

ers. Then, when driving conditions permit,

CAUTION

menu.

you can tune to your favorite stations using

Before adding any sound equipment

the presets and steering wheel controls if

to your vehicle, such as an audio

Exiting the Feature Settings Menu

the vehicle has them.

system, CD player, CB radio, mobile

The feature settings menu will be exited

telephone, or two-way radio, make

when any of the following occurs:

WARNING

sure that it can be added by checking

• The vehicle is shifted out of PARK (P).

This system provides you with a far

with your dealer. Also, check federal

• The vehicle is no longer in RUN.

greater access to audio stations and

rules covering mobile radio and tele-

• The trip/fuel DIC button is pressed.

song listings. Giving extended atten-

phone units. If sound equipment can

• The end of the feature settings menu is

tion to entertainment tasks while

be added, it is very important to do it

reached and exited.

driving can cause a crash and you or

properly. Added sound equipment

• A 40 second time period has elapsed

others can be injured or killed.

can interfere with the operation of

with no selection made.

Always keep your eyes on the road

your vehicle’s engine, radio, or other

and your mind on the drive - avoid

systems, and even damage them.

engaging in extended searching

Your vehicle’s systems can interfere

while driving.

with the operation of sound equip-

ment that has been added.

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INSTRUMENT PANEL

Radio with CD (Base)

(Tune):

Setting Preset Stations

Turn this knob to select radio stations.

Up to 18 stations (six FM1, six FM2, and

six AM), can be programmed on the six

SEEK

:

numbered pushbuttons, by performing the

Press the right or left SEEK arrow to go to

following steps:

the next or to the previous station and stay

there.

1) Turn the radio on.

2) Press BAND to select FM1, FM2, or

To scan stations, press and hold either

AM.

SEEK arrow for a few seconds until a beep

3) Tune in the desired station.

sounds. The radio goes to a station, plays

4) Press and hold one of the six numbered

for a few seconds, then goes to the next

pushbuttons for three seconds until a

station. Press either SEEK arrow again to

beep sounds. Whenever that pushbut-

stop scanning.

ton is pressed and released, the station

The radio only seeks and scans stations

that was set, returns.

with a strong signal that are in the selected

5) Repeat the Steps 2 through 4 for each

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band.

pushbutton.

Playing the Radio

(Information):

Setting the Tone (Bass/Treble)

(Power/Volume):

Press this button to switch the display

Press this knob to turn the system on and

between the radio station frequency and

EQ (Equalization):

off.

the time. When the ignition is off, press this

To adjust the bass or treble, press the tune

button to display the time.

knob or EQ button until the desired tone

Turn this knob clockwise or counterclock-

control label appears on the display. Turn

wise to increase or decrease the volume.

the tune knob clockwise or counterclock-

The radio remembers the previous volume

wise to increase or decrease the setting.

setting whenever the radio is turned on.

You can also adjust the setting by pressing

You can still manually adjust the volume by

either the SEEK, FWD (forward), or REV

using the volume knob.

(reverse) buttons. The display shows the

current bass or treble level. If a station’s

Finding a Station

frequency is weak, or if there is static,

decrease the treble.

BAND:

Press this button to switch between FM1,

FM2 or AM. The display shows the selec-

tion.

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Adjusting the Speakers (Balance/Fade)

Playing a CD

Do not add any label to a CD. It could get

Insert a CD partway into the slot, label side

caught in the CD player. If a CD is

BAL/FADE (Balance/Fade):

up. The player pulls it in and the CD should

recorded on a personal computer and a

To adjust the balance or fade, press this

begin playing.

description label is needed, try labeling the

button or the tune knob until the desired

top of the recorded CD with a marking pen.

speaker control label appears on the dis-

If the ignition or radio is turned off with a

play. Turn the tune knob clockwise or coun-

CD in the player, it stays in the player.

CAUTION

terclockwise to adjust the setting. You can

When the ignition or radio is turned on, the

also adjust the setting by pressing either

CD starts playing where it stopped, if it was

If a label is added to a CD, or more

the SEEK, FWD, or REV buttons.

the last selected audio source.

than one CD is inserted into the slot

at a time, or an attempt is made to

When a CD is inserted, the CD symbol

Radio Messages

play scratched or damaged CDs, the

appears on the radio display. As each new

CD player could be damaged. While

Calibration Error:

track starts to play, the track number

using the CD player, use only CDs in

The audio system has been calibrated for

appears on the display.

good condition without any label,

your vehicle from the factory. If Calibration

The CD player can play the smaller 3 inch

load one CD at a time, and keep the

Error appears on the display, it means that

(8 cm) single CDs with an adapter ring.

CD player and the loading slot free of

the radio has not been configured properly

Full-size CDs and the smaller CDs are

foreign materials, liquids, and debris.

for your vehicle and it must be returned to

loaded in the same manner.

your dealer for service.

If an error appears on the display, see “CD

If playing a CD-R, the sound quality may

Loc (Locked):

Messages” later in this section.

be reduced due to CD-R quality, the

This message is displayed when the

method of recording, the quality of the

THEFTLOCK^® system has locked up the

EJECT:

music that has been recorded, and the way

radio. Take the vehicle to your dealer for

Press the CD eject button to eject the CD.

the CD-R has been handled. There may be

service.

If the CD is not removed, after several sec-

an increase in skipping, difficulty in finding

onds, the CD automatically pulls back into

If any error occurs repeatedly or if an error

tracks, and/or difficulty in loading and

the player.

cannot be corrected, contact your dealer.

ejecting. If these problems occur, check

the bottom surface of the CD. If the surface

(Tune):

of the CD is damaged, such as cracked,

Turn this knob to select tracks on the CD

broken, or scratched, the CD will not play

currently playing.

properly. If the surface of the CD is soiled,

SEEK

:

refer to “Care of Your CDs and DVDs” in

Press the left SEEK arrow to go to the start

this section for more information.

of the current track, if more than ten sec-

If there is no apparent damage, try a

onds have played. Press the right SEEK

known good CD.

arrow to go to the next track. If either SEEK

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